CORN TECHNOLOGY|

Genetics form the foundation of your seed-buying decisions. Matching the right genetic families and hybrids to your unique operation is the first step to a successful corn crop.

Once the right hybrids are selected, protecting that yield with the right traits is the next step. AgriGold offers a simple approach to the complicated trait offerings in the industry ranging from time-tested conventional to the latest technologies.

Trecepta™

Yield loss by protecting kernels

First technology to target corn earworm with 3 modes of built-in action

Reduces yield loss by protecting kernels from a wide range of pests

Built on the proven VT Double PRO® technology

Provides more complete control against above-ground insects

VT Double Pro

The Better Double-Two Modes of Insect Protection for Above-Ground Control

Dual mode-of-action for above-ground protection for control or more primary pests including corn earworm and fall armyworm

Only 5% in-the-bag refuge* requirements in the Corn Belt

*in-the-bag refuge for Corn Belt only.

Agrisure Viptera®3220A E-Z Refuge®

Agrisure Artesian® corn hybrids maximize yield when it rains and increase yield when it doesn’t

Dual modes of action against ear-feeding corn insects and corn borer to reduce mycotoxin contamination by limiting insect feeding damage, with an integrated refuge and season-long water optimization that protects the quality of grain paired with Artesian™ technology for reduced stress during drought conditions

Variable, in most cases, has been the best word to describe the 2018 season. Growers saw challenges ranging from inconsistent weather conditions to erratic insect and disease pressures to diverse commodity prices.
However, from Brandon Nystrom’s perspective, 2018 will end on a higher note than expected for a number of growers.
“Even with the large amount of variability we saw from field to field this season and the environmental challenges growers experienced, we had a good harvest with better than expected yields,” commented Nystrom, Agronomist for AgriGold. “Now is the time to look back at how we got here while also looking ahead to 2019.”
Sizing Up 2018 Challenges
As Nystrom recaps the 2018 season with growers, three yield-threatening themes continually emerged. Specifically:
Nitrogen Loss
“An area of concern was nitrogen loss caused by rain early in the season. This ended up starving corn of much-needed nutrients later in the season, which ultimately reduced the top-end yields for fields in these challenging environments.”
Excessive Heat
“Any place that suffered from excessive heat during pollination or in the early part of grain fill might have experienced higher kernel loss numbers or failed pollination.”
Stalk Integrity
“Across the board, the question I received the most this season pertained to stalk integrity. Due to the excessive heat, the accelerated growth cycle, disease pressure and nutrient deficiencies, a large number of plants ended up dying, losing integrity and laying on the ground.”
Harvest 2018: How We Did
Considering all the environmental challenges and variability, Nystrom believes 2018 was a successful year for many growers.
“Reported yields were positive, especially in the stressed areas. Our hybrids performed very well, and I witnessed some of the best corn performances I’ve ever seen during my time with AgriGold,” Nystrom stated.
In addition, Nystrom pointed to full-season maturity corn hybrids as performing the best overall during the 2018 season. This success, he says, is due to how these hybrids held up against environmental stresses during the early grain fill periods of the season.
Takeaways from 2018
As growers wrap up 2018 and look ahead to 2019, Nystrom has compiled his key takeaways from the season. When looking at the whole operational picture, Nystrom says everything comes down to this: Management pays, and timing is everything.
“This saying is true any year growers face a lot of challenges. It’s critical to have an intimate understanding of the products they’re using in order to maximize the products’ abilities, but sometimes this gets overlooked in the shuffle of the season,” Nystrom elaborated. “Growers need to know what pays on their operation because it’s not about throwing as many dollars and inputs at that crop as possible but spending wisely and effectively.”
With this in mind, Nystrom is encouraging growers to account for genetic diversity and budget for fungicides going into 2019. He points to the need for the right hybrid on the right acre to mitigate risk and increase yield potential, which are two imperative pieces when facing suppressed grain prices. Nystrom also emphasized the season’s sporadic disease presence, which saw the fast emergence of gray leaf spot, wider introduction of tar spot further east in the Corn Belt and accelerated plant growth as signs of necessity for a proactive fungicide program to protect crucial yields and grain quality.
“Looking to 2019, we have to keep in mind there is no such thing as a perfect growing season. But with the adversity we saw in 2018 comes the opportunity to learn from what we did or didn’t do. If we’re diligent and proactive in our approach, we’ll have a better chance for more highs and profitability down the road,” Nystrom explained.
To schedule a meeting with your local AgriGold Corn Specialist and learn how you can start planning for 2019, visit AgriGoldBeBold.com.read full article

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B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your Monsanto representative for the registration status in your state.

IMPORTANT IRM INFORMATION: RIB Complete® corn blend products do not require the planting of a structured refuge except in the Cotton-Growing Area where corn earworm is a significant pest. SmartStax® RIB Complete® corn blend is not allowed to be sold for planting in the Cotton-Growing Area. See the IRM/Grower Guide for additional information. Always read and follow IRM requirements.

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE ON PESTICIDE LABELING. IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAW to use any pesticide product other than in accordance with its labeling. NOT ALL formulations of dicamba or glyphosate are approved for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans. ONLY USE FORMULATIONS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY LABELED FOR SUCH USES AND APPROVED FOR SUCH USE IN THE STATE OF APPLICATION. IN CROP USES MAY NOT BE APPROVED IN ALL STATES. Contact the U.S. EPA and your state pesticide regulatory agency with any questions about the approval status of dicamba herbicide products for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans.

Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba. Glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Dicamba will kill crops that are not tolerant to dicamba. Contact your Monsanto dealer or refer to Monsanto’s Technology Use Guide for recommended weed control programs.

Important: Always read and follow label and bag tag instructions; only those labeled as tolerant to glufosinate may be sprayed with glufosinate ammonium based herbicides.

Seed products with the LibertyLink® (LL) trait are resistant to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium, an alternative to glyphosate in corn, and combine high-yielding genetics with the powerful, non-selective, postemergent weed control of Liberty® herbicide for optimum yield and excellent weed control.

Agrisure® Technology incorporated into these seeds is commercialized under license from Syngenta Seeds, Inc. Herculex® Technology incorporated into these seeds is commercialized under license from Dow AgroSciences LLC.

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XtendiMax® herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology is part of the Roundup Ready® Xtend Crop System and is a restricted use pesticide for retail sale to and use only by Certified Applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those uses covered by the Certified Applicator’s certification. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE ON PESTICIDE LABELING. It is a violation of federal and state law to use any pesticide product other than in accordance with its labeling. XtendiMax® herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology may not be approved in all states and may be subject to use restrictions in some states. Check with your local Monsanto dealer or representative or U.S. EPA and your state pesticide regulatory agency for the product registration status and additional restrictions in your state. For approved tank-mix products and nozzles visit XtendiMaxApplicationRequirements.com

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